The surname Adams is of patronymic origin being derived from the personal name Adam. According to the Book of Genesis the name Adam was borne by the first man, the name Adam possibly comes from the Hebrew word adama meaning "earth." The name Adams is the 39th most popular name in the United States with over 400,000 bearers of the name in that country. Notable bearers of the surname Adams include the acclaimed wilderness photographer and environmentalist Ansell Adams. Ansell Adams was born in San Francisco in 1902 and died in Monterrey, California in 1984 at the age of 82. Adams was a life-long advocate for environmental conservation,and his photographic practice was deeply entwined with this advocacy. .
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